My roommate bailed on me half way through our lease. we are both on the lease. My father said that as long as you tell them they bailed then you just have to continue paying half of the rent and they will have to go after her for the other half. is this true>>
2006-10-25 00:24:07 · 15 answers · asked by acura595 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm afraid you are responsible for the whole amount of the rent. Even though the lease is in both your names, the owner is due is rent. You'll have to look for another room mate if you wish to stay there and take your X-roomie to small claims court for this months rent..........sorry.....hang in there.... ;)
2006-10-25 00:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by djjoecruz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok right now you are responsibile for the full amount of rent but you can take your roommate to small claims court for a minor fee and try to get back any and all monies you pay on their behalf to keep your housing. Just make sure you have all leases that are SIGNED by both of you and all receipts for the rent being paid. Also would help you recover in court if you place a ad looking for another roommate to possibly take over the other half of your rent. Doesnt mean you have to allow someone you're not comfortable with move in but shows the court you attempted to replace the bum who left. (lol)
2006-10-25 18:30:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your ex-roomates name is on the lease they are usually responsible for the other half of rent. Pull out your copy of the lease and read it thoroughly for all the details on this type of situation.. You want to make sure there is no "hidden" clauses making you responsible for the payment.
Hopefully you know where the ex-roommate is so the landlord can go after them.
Good Luck
2006-10-25 07:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by ......... . 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The landlord will still want their money so if you want to keep living there you will probably need to pay the entire rent and then take the ex-roommate to court for repayment of rent, damages, etc.
Don't just move in another roommate without your landlord's approval or you could then be in violation of the lease.
Good luck!
2006-10-25 07:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by Subi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not true!
I was in that situation with a boyfriend of mine. We were both on the lease, it didn't work out, and I moved out. He promised to pay the full amount of the rent since he was still there. He didn't and ended up getting evicted. They came after me for the rent because he left town and they couldn't find him. I had to pay it all!!
2006-10-25 07:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by Agent99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who's name is on the lease? If the lease is in your name, you are 100% responsible.
If the lease is in your roommates name. Start packing!
If it is both your names, read the sub clauses, you may be responsible for all the rent.
If you rent on a month to month bases, your going to be responsible,
Regardless you may have to pay and it will be up to you to go after your former room mate in civil court for restitution and failure to follow up on your agreement.
You better have a heart to heart talk with your land lord.
2006-10-25 07:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, Dad's wrong on this issue.
You are the tenant left in the unit, you owe the full rent on time every month. Then it's YOUR problem to go after your roommate for the money he owes you on the lease.
2006-10-25 07:28:56 · answer #7 · answered by kja63 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
take your roommate to small claims court for the remainder of the lease and court costs and let your landlord know whats happened and then notify the rent tribunal board and good luck
2006-10-25 14:44:13 · answer #8 · answered by Dondi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your landlord is renting the whole apartment, not half of it. He's entitled to all the rent. What you CAN do is sue your former rommate in small claims court for his/her half of the rent, if you know where s/he is. What you need to do is find another roommate.
2006-10-25 10:29:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the landlord is entitled to the entire rent, not just half.
2006-10-25 07:29:28 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋